NIPER is the first national level institute devoted to research in pharmaceutical sciences in India. Since its inception, the people of this institution have been continuously working to make it a center of excellence for advanced studies and research in the field of pharmaceutical in India.

NIPER has been announced as an “Institute of National Importance.” NIPER is an autonomous institution set up under the observation of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Government of India. NIPER is also a member of Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities.

The main campus of NIPER is situated 250 km north of Delhi at S.A.S Nagar (Mohali), Punjab. The campus is spread over an area of 130 acres.